The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 166 vetted & reviewed in the Daly City area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Daly City
10th Planet Daly City
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Aikido by the Bay
BK Roots Fitness
Bay Area Boxing
Bay Area Martial Arts
Bay Jiu-Jitsu
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Redwood City
Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Empire Jiu Jitsu
Evolve Training Center
Impact! Kickboxing Fitness
Peninsula Self Defense
Powerhouse Gym Elite
Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Rio Combat Team
Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Roots
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
Systema San Francisco/Norcal Self Defense
Thrive Jiu Jitsu
United Studios of Self Defense
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Roots
(18)
“Boxing) for a couple weeks, keeps the combos simple for a few days and then builds on it overtime so everyone has enough time and practice to drill the technique and build the muscle memory.”
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Powerhouse Gym Elite
(50)
Weights
Equipment
Dogs
“Powerhouse gym elite is in my opinion the best gym on the peninsula The staffs professionalism and courteousness is second to none They have all the free weights and machines You could possibly need they also have MMA and jujitsu classes but the best...”
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Peninsula Self Defense
(29)
Feel
BJJ
Learn
“Almost as important as the training is his newfound ability to take on difficult situations and get back up, over and over, from what some see as failure, and what he now sees as something he learned.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(3)
“This is a great friendly environment for learning!”
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10th Planet Daly City
(14)
Culture
Jiu Jitsu
Yoga
“10th Planet Daly City is an exceptional gym to train at with several Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, Boxing, and Bodyweight conditioning class options available (kids, teens, adults).”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Redwood City
(10)
Professor
“The Professors are amazing teachers and the Charles Gracie philosophy really helps to encourage their students, including my six and nine year olds, to pay attention, practice and encourage one another.”
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United Studios of Self Defense
(8)
MMA
“We highly recommend this dojo, and especially appreciate the generous attention and flexible scheduling you receive from the different instructors, each of whom bring their own specialized strengths, backgrounds, and expertise to the floor.”
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Systema San Francisco/Norcal Self Defense
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BK Roots Fitness
(25)
Yoga
Personal Training
Feel
“When I started, I was immediately impressed with how Mindy assessed my capabilities without judgement, and got me working in a way that's fun, encouraging, and results oriented.”
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Impact! Kickboxing Fitness
(27)
Kickboxing, Aerial Silks Specialty Classes, Mma and Agility Group-X Classes
“I came here from ILKB and was looking for a friendly, approachable environment that would encourage me to keep coming back and it has far exceeded expectations.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
(48)
Self Defense, Martial Arts, Kids Martial Arts
“I started jiu jitsu late in life and in only two months went from knowing nothing about jits to feeling confident when I roll with other white/blue belts.”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
(50)
“I'm a pretty small woman and was expecting the sport to be intimidating, but everyone at the gym —from the staff to the students— is incredibly warm and welcoming.”
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(45)
Belt
Train
Mat
“I glance at this place when I stand opposite it on Pacific Avenue waiting for Bus 12 to arrive ; children wrapped in in white kimonos practicing their chops; tutors supervising with a black sash around their kimono.”
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Evolve Training Center
(42)
“Whether or not you participate in the events (I recommend that you do), there's a sense of community around the gym that I haven't seen at other places.”
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AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
(19)
Learn
“It's also squeaky clean in here which I appreciate!”
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Empire Jiu Jitsu
(48)
Belts
Train
Technical
“Empire has a focus on only the cleanest and most proficient technique blended with a room full of athletes who want to take their bjj to the next level.”
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Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(34)
Skill
Train
Learn
“I was encouraged by my wife to try Jiu-Jitsu, and even though she hadn't gone to Colhado's at the time, her experience at her previous academy and what she heard/read about Colhado made her direct me here.”
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Bay Area Martial Arts
(37)
Age
Learn
Sensei
“I live in the neighborhood and often walk by the school and see the classes going on and even though it was almost a decade ago that I attended the school, talking to Adrien is like I never left.”
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Thrive Jiu Jitsu
(34)
Motivated
Professor
BJJ
“We enrolled our 4 yo into the youngest class and the focus here is mostly to learn about values, self-respect and respect for others, the power of the mind and the force of discipline and focus.”
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Bay Area Boxing
(49)
Knows
Classes
BJJ
“I don't feel out of place like I'm just going to the gym as a chore, I feel like I'm going to workout with friends because the members are equally kind and respectful.”
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Rio Combat Team
(24)
Knowledge
BJJ
Competition
“Whether your goal is to compete or learn BJJ and Muay Thai as a hobby and to keep in shape, Rio Combat is a great and friendly place to train for all age groups.”
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Aikido by the Bay
(23)
Adult
Sensei
Self Defense
“Besides classical martial arts Aikido, Daniel also teaches the self defense classes (like the one he gave to my daughter through girl scouts) and the real world core classes.”
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Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
(42)
World Champion
BJJ
Learn
“Professor Eduardo is a fantastic instructor and he is really good at pointing out small details and concepts which will help you better understand the techniques that you are learning.”
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Bay Jiu-Jitsu
(19)
Learn
Train
“The program focuses on basic things like lining up in belt order (amazing at what this does to help kids listen at school), then staying in order during the warmup, and finally learning the moves with partners respectfully.”
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